Alabama Barker Sparks Backlash Over Provocative Backyard Bikini Shoot
Alabama Barker, 19, sparks backlash over bikini photo shoot at Travis Barker’s home, with critics calling out the look and cultural appropriation.
Alabama Barker, the 19-year-old daughter of Travis Barker, is drawing criticism after sharing a revealing bikini photo shoot set in her father’s Calabasas backyard over Memorial Day weekend. The shoot, posted to social media, featured Alabama in a micro-bikini posing poolside at the $2.8M home, sparking outrage across Instagram.
Several users called out the suggestive nature of the shoot and her hairstyle—waist-length braids—which led to accusations of cultural appropriation. Comments ranged from “Take those braids out now” to questions like, “Where are her parents?”
This isn’t the first time Alabama has courted controversy online. In the past, she’s addressed her appearance and revealed she was taking a weight-loss medication, stating she was “tired of being fat.” Known for her bold social presence, she often shares lip-sync videos and photos showcasing her signature glam style.
The shoot took place at the home Alabama shares with her dad, Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, along with her siblings Landon and Atiana. Kourtney Kardashian, Travis’s wife, lives nearby in a separate home in the same gated community.
Also present for the poolside shoot was Alabama’s close friend Jodie Woods, sister of Jordyn Woods. That same day, Alabama posted a TikTok set to $hyfromdatre’s song “6000 Degrees,” further fueling the conversation around the photo series.
